Dialysis Patient Care Technician PRN - PCT Chronic In-center
About The Position
As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated treatment activities to patients with renal failure. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse, providing safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. The role includes gathering patient statistics before and after treatment, initiating and monitoring treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting blood samples according to physician orders. You will prepare hemodialysis machines, clean and disinfect them after treatment, perform machine safety checks, and log results for quality control while following applicable protocols and regulations. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment, comply with company policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and participate in required staff meetings and continuing education. Successful completion of the USRC training program and required certifications is necessary.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
- Comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
- Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
- Successfully complete the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency and the USRC hemodialysis theory and practice course within 8 weeks of hire.
- Obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire or as required by the state.
- Obtain Patient Care Technician certification through a state or nationally available commercial certification program within 18 months of hire and maintain it in good standing; applicable state requirements may apply.
Nice To Haves
- Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA.
Responsibilities
- Gather patient statistics before and after dialysis treatment.
- Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatment.
- Collect patient blood samples according to physician orders.
- Prepare hemodialysis machines for treatment and clean and disinfect them afterward.
- Conduct machine safety checks and log results for quality control.
- Follow protocols, regulations, company policies, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
- Participate in required staff meetings and continuing education.
Benefits
- Full-time employees: medical and pharmacy coverage, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, 401(k) with employer match, virtual care, life insurance, and PTO.
- Part-time employees: 401(k) with employer match and PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
